After a quick Christmas celebration, the family departs for Oakland, California, for Zach's leg surgery. Matt, who went through countless surgeries himself, tries to reassure an increasingly anxious Zach.

Zach is home with a cast up to his hip and everyone chips in as he adjusts to his wheelchair, walker, and crutches. Meanwhile, Matt's actor buddy, Marty Klebba, swings by the farm to lift Zach's spirits and winds up in a wrestling match with Amy.